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"Catacombs" is a song by Welsh rock band Stereophonics and the fifth track on their 2013 album Graffiti on the Train. Written by lead singer Kelly Jones, the song has been compared to AC/DC and Led Zeppelin.

Live performances
Stereophonics performed the song as part of their set list on Later... with Jools Holland on 21 May 2013. The lyrics at the start of the second verse were changed to remove strong language that was present in the album version.

Critical response
When reviewing the album, Stephen Thomas Erlewine from Allmusic stated Stereophonics are at their distinctive with "Catacomb". At the BBC, Matthew Horton compared the song to the works of Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and Radiohead. Drowned in Sound contributor Sean Adams called the song "thrilling" and compared it to "AC/DC jousting with BRMC." NME reviewer Leonie Cooper stated, "it’s evident they’re trying for QOTSA, but they come over more like Status Quo’s denim frotting against Rammstein’s leather."

Personnel

 * Stereophonics
 * Kelly Jones – lead vocals, guitar
 * Richard Jones – bass guitar
 * Adam Zindani – guitar, backing vocals
 * Javier Weyler – drums


 * Technical
 * Production – Kelly Jones, Jime Lowe
 * Mixing – Jones, Lowe
 * Engineering – Lowe
 * Mastering – Dick Beetham